Join our team.
Wherever and however Wings for Kids fits into your career path, we believe: don’t just work somewhere, work somewhere you love.
Working at Wings for Kids is different from any other job. You are creating moments of connection with co-workers and kids every day. You will have fun, learn a lot, and make friendships - all in a positive, people-focused culture.
A little about WINGS
Wings for Kids (WINGS) believes in a world where there is equity in academics, opportunity, and emotional well-being for all children, regardless of socioeconomic status.
For more than 27 years, WINGS has been equipping kids with the life skills to succeed in school, stay in school, and thrive in life through high-quality, top-notch afterschool programming. We’re one-of-a-kind and those who work well at WINGS are one-of-a-kind, too.
A lot About Your New Role
As a Leader…
The Program Coach and Coordinator (PCC) oversees the management, implementation, and delivery of Wings for Kids’ (WINGS) social-emotional learning (SEL) afterschool program in partner K-5 elementary schools. Driven by student and staff performance, the PCC manages a team of part-time staff, interns, volunteers, community partners, and stakeholders to ensure the WINGS program is high-quality, high-performing, educational, and culturally responsive.
Key Responsibilities:
PROGRAM PERFORMANCE
- Maintain and cultivate the WINGS culture of learning, high expectations, focus, and fun
- Build and grown a supportive, engaging, and educational program
- Implement consistent delivery of WINGS daily curriculum and program components
- Lead by example and model WINGS performance expectations and practices
- Utilize data to inform decisions and drive program outcomes
- Proactively address programmatic weaknesses and opportunities for growth, and improve program elements as determined by assessment reports and site-specific data trends
- Provide creative, fun, innovative,and memorable experiences to staff and students within your WINGS program
STAFF ENGAGEMENT & GROWTH
- Coach team of part-time staff (WINGS Leaders) to support, engage, and teach students
- Mentor and guide WINGS Leaders in their professional growth and career development
- Conduct performance check-ins; define goals, measure success, and provide feedback for improvement
- Collaborate with program team members to provide ongoing training and support
- Transparency in communication with staff, encouraging a culture of open communication feedback
- Organize and lead all staff meetings
- Track and evaluate the performance of all staff via Paycor system to ensure WINGS Leaders understanding of curriculum and students’ needs
- Participate in the planning and implementation of annual and ongoing training
- Participate in ongoing recruitment and hiring efforts as needed, including plans and opportunities for staff retention
- Foster relationships of trust, loyalty, respect, and team comradery
STUDENT ENGAGEMENT & GROWTH
- Coach and mentor students to foster the growth of SEL skills
- Use student feedback as a way to keep programming relevant, relatable, fresh, and fun
- Utilize data to make decisions about student social-emotional growth and areas of focus
- Build relationships with school teachers and staff to evaluate student behavior outside of WINGS
- Model methods to improve student engagement while guiding staff
- Set the tone of the environment daily by modeling positive interactions and leading impactful program components
- Apply best practices for student learning and growth
- Engage with empathy, cultural sensitivity, and developmentally appropriate practices
STAKEHOLDER RELATIONSHIP-BUILDING
- Foster positive relationships between WINGS and families, the school, community partners,, and outside organizations
- Host family events multiple times throughout the year
- Initiate meetings with the Program Assistant (if applicable) and check-ins with school faculty, partners, and families
- Assist WINGS team members with scheduling volunteers and guests
- Facilitate a welcoming environment for all stakeholders
- Keep all stakeholders informed of program happenings
PERSONNEL OPERATIONS
- Consistently and proactively communicate with HR on all staffing matters like new hires, staff updates, terminations, time clock, and performance
- Communicate openly and regularly with the Director of Programs and WINGS Corporate Team Members
- Demonstrate fiscal responsibility by adhering to grants and finance policies; this includes oversight of spending and timely submissions of business-related expenses
- Delegate and review reports of administrative tasks that may include data entry for grant reporting, scheduling, bus sign-out sheets, preparing volunteer logs, completing supply requests, and any other needs that may come up
- Participate in ongoing check-ins and communication with administrative assistant and behavior personnel (if applicable)
- Monitor progress of site-specific goals and organizational outcomes, including but not limited to attendance and enrollment.
- Evaluate and monitor program logistics, including meals, supplies, staffing challenges
- Ensure the safety of all students at all times
YOUR ABILITIES
The ideal PCC will be assertive, outgoing, and possess a positive demeanor. You must also be flexible and willing to learn in a fast-paced and varied environment. You must have a passion for kids and a strong desire to improve the lives of kids who deserve more opportunities than they have.
Concrete, demonstrable experience and other qualifications include:
- Must be flexible to handle a multitude of unexpected responsibilities that may arise
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize, manage multiple responsibilities, and meet deadlines.
- Proficient computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office and Google Suite applications.
- Ability to follow instructions and carefully review work for accuracy.
- Ability to think proactively and reactively.
- Works well with others from diverse backgrounds.
- Willingness and ability to work evenings and occasional weekends.
- Experience with elementary education/youth development and social emotional learning is preferred.
- Model Wings for Kids' Words to Live By daily
- BA or MA in a related field required or four years of related experience with Wings for Kids
- Nonprofit/NGO experience preferred.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
- Competitive workforce skills in leadership and social and emotional abilities
- Paid time off during the academic year for school breaks, holidays and other closures
- Rewards recognition system
- Training and professional development opportunities
- Cell Phone Reimbursement
- Low student-to-staff ratio
- Growth opportunities for advancement
- Health Coverage
Terms:
The PCC role follows the school year calendar.
Pay range: $37,000 - $45,000 per year
